passion

human emotion

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Passion, in the context of human emotion, refers to a strong or intense feeling. It can manifest as a deep enthusiasm or fervor for a cause, a person, or an activity. This depth of feeling can be expressed with great intensity and is often contrasted with reason or dispassionate behavior. Passion can also describe a strong desire or longing for something, or a subjective emotional response. While often associated with positive drive and dedication, it can also imply being swayed by emotions rather than logic.1234

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The Stoics
…above, Plato held that human passions and physical desires are in need of regulation by reason. The Stoics went farther: they rejected passions altogether as a basis for deciding what is good or bad. Although physical desires cannot simply be abolished, the wise person will appreciate the difference between wanting…
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…above, Plato held that human passions and physical desires are in need of regulation by reason. The Stoics went farther: they rejected passions altogether as a basis for deciding what is good or bad. Although physical desires cannot simply be abolished, the wise person will appreciate the difference between wanting…
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